Summary

Easton's Bible Dictionary (formerly known as the
Illustrated Bible Dictionary) is a classic source for Bible
scholars.
It was published in 1897, three years after the author's death. Easton
was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who is known primarily for his
masterful reference work. Easton's contains both short,
dictionary-like
entries on words, people, and places, as well as longer,
encyclopedia-esque accounts. The entries are based on 19th century
Christian thought, and so are not without bias - Easton's theology is
decidedly Protestant - but the Dictionary is, according to
reviewers,
still useful and relevant for everyone. This dictionary provides
excellent background information on a variety of Biblical topics, and is
also available through Amazon.com for the Kindle, something many users
find helpful for their e-Bible reading.

Abby ZwartCCEL
Staff Writer

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Matthew George Easton (1823-1894) was a Scottish Presbyterian preacher and writer. His most known work is the Easton's Bible Dictionary, published three years after his death. The English translations of two of Franz Delitzsch's commentaries are among his other works.